Comprehensive Texas Construction Law Attorney Both In & Out of Court
The Law Office of Briana Cooper PLLC has represented parties on every tier of the construction industry from property owners, to general contractors, to subcontractors and suppliers. Briana Cooper understands the needs and positions of every tier in every type of construction related dispute.
Most of the issues can be resolved outside of court; however, sometimes court cannot be avoided and Briana has litigated a number of construction related disputes and is knowledgeable and equipped to take it all the way through trial and appeal if necessary.
Texas Construction Contracts
Protecting Yourself Before Problems Arise
The best practice is to have a written contract that outlines each parties’ duties and expectations. That means having a construction law attorney like Briana Cooper draft a contract for you tailored to your project, or to your trade. Alternatively, if presented with a contract or purchase order, it is very wise to hire Briana Cooper to review that contract prior to signing it.
Unfortunately, a few clients over the years have gotten in trouble by having “verbal agreements” or by signing contracts they failed to read prior to signing. Do not fall into these traps. Hiring an attorney to draft a contract for you or review a contract for you is more affordable than you may think.
Texas Construction Law Payment Issues
Protecting Yourself After Problems Arise
Mechanic Lien Laws and Payment Bond Claims
If you’re a subcontractor or supplier, you need to be aware of mechanic lien laws and payment bond claims. Both have specific deadlines for sending in your notice of non-payment. Under the Texas Property Code, you are required to send in your pre-lien notice by a particular date and the deadline is even shorter for residential projects. Likewise, under the Texas Government Code, you have deadlines for submitting your payment bond claim.
If you are having payment issues on a Texas construction project, do not hesitate to contact me! The deadlines are earlier than what you probably think or have been told. Do not go off of what you are being told in the field, as the laws often change and the deadlines and requirements may be different than what you are being told from friends. You need to consult with a knowledgeable attorney such as Briana Cooper on what your legal rights and duties are.
Texas Construction Defect Cases
The Law Office of Briana Cooper has handled numerous commercial construction defect cases over the years. Briana has the experience and knowledge you need to do a thorough analysis of your case and help you see it to resolution. There may be many different parties involved and perhaps insurance.
While some attorneys would be overwhelmed by the number of parties, claims, and voluminous records that accompany a construction defect case, Briana is not. Briana is detail-oriented and will work diligently on your case to help you obtain the best possible outcome from the situation.